Thirty-seven-year-old Marvin Nestor Budhoo of Ti-Colon Castries was arrested this week for being in possession of Component Parts of a Weapon and was subsequently charged for the offence.
According to a report from the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), on Wednesday, December 27, personnel attached to the Traffic Department, Criminal Investigations Department, Bicycle Patrol Unit, and the Special Services Unit responded to a report for police assistance at Ti- Colon, Castries.
“The team had cause to execute a Warrant to Search for Property…. During the search, two pistol magazines were discovered and seized,” the RSLPF noted in a report.
Budhoo was escorted to the First District Court in Castries where he received bail in the sum of ten thousand dollars (XCD10000.00) cash, and or suitable surety on Thursday (Dec. 28).
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force in its reported stated that is committed to ensuring that individuals who engage in criminal activity are brought to justice.
“The successful arrest of the suspect in this case is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the police officers involved. The police force will continue to work assiduously to maintain law and order in the community and keep our citizens safe,” the RSLPF stated.